Why visit Novalja & Zrce Beach

Why visit Novalja and Zrce Beach 🏝

Novalja is mostly famous as a party destination, but besides that, it has a lot more to offer. Beautiful landscapes, beaches, and small beautiful bays are worth visiting.

The most famous beach, Zrce Beach is located in Novalja, on the island of Pag in Croatia. 🇭🇷
It is best known as a party beach and famous among partygoers, with many festivals, discotheques, and beach bars that are working during the summer season. Mostly popular for EMD, house, techno, hardstyle, R’n’B, and hip-hop music festivals happening during summer months.

But besides parties, it also has other activities to offer, such as kayaking, hiking trail, quad tours, bungee jumping, and similar. You can enjoy cheese and wine tasting and good local food.

When to visit? 📆
The summer season in Novalja lasts mostly from May to mid-October.
July and August are the busiest months and if you want to avoid the big crowds we suggest visiting in pre-season or post-season (May or September) when the temperatures are still comfortable.

How to get to Zrce beach? ✈
When coming to the island of Pag there are two ways that you can take:
One is with the ferry from Prizna to Žigljen and the other one is across the Pag bridge on the south side of the island. 
The closest airport to Novalja is Zadar airport and if you booked a flight to Zadar, you can book a transfer service from the airport to Novalja, and back.

Some of the Clubs in Novalja and Zrce Beach 🪩

  • Aquarius Club
  • Papaya Club
  • Noa Beach Club
  • Kalypso
  • Cocomo Club (Novalja city)


Things to do 🏖️
Besides partying, we suggest exploring the island on quads or scooters, going on day trips, renting a boat and exploring the bays that are not reachable by the coast, going cheese tasting, or just relaxing at the beautiful beaches and enjoying the sun.

Where to stay in Novalja? 🇭🏘
On our website, you can find the perfect accommodation for you and your friends or family.
Whether you’re looking for private villas, apartments with pools, holiday homes, or standard accommodations, we got you!
Find the perfect accommodation for yourself HERE.

The Island of Pag is an ideal place for people who are looking for more than just a vacation. Here you can enjoy the sun, sea, and beaches, but also have the best time at the “open air” clubs with great music.
You can explore the hidden bays of the island and enjoy delicious local food.

Welcome to Novalja and to the Island of Pag!